LG LQ520S 24LQ520S-PU 23.6"
Its built-in webOS smart platform transforms this 23.6-inch HD display into a standalone streaming hub without needing a connected device. The IPS-level panel offers wide viewing angles and a dedicated Cinema Mode for darker-room viewing, making it a versatile dual-purpose TV and monitor. This is best for dorm residents or kitchen users who want a compact, all-in-one screen for casual streaming and light console gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average picture quality (2nd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average hdr (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202698/100
Buyers consistently praised the picture, sound, easy setup, and perfect size for small spaces. One minor issue with Firestick mute button compatibility was noted.
- Excellent picture clarity and good sound quality praised.
- Perfect size for kitchen, bedroom, or office limited spaces.
- Easy set up and lightweight design appreciated.
- Intermittent mute button issue with Firestick, resolved using LG remote.
- Q4 2025100/100
All three Q4 2025 reviews praise the TV's size for under-cabinet kitchen use, excellent picture clarity, and improved sound quality.
- Great picture clarity and HD quality.
- Perfect size for under-cabinet kitchen or den mounting.
- Sound quality is clear and adaptable, a big improvement.
- Overall satisfaction with value and recommendation.
Based on 204 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.6" |
| Resolution | HD |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Motion Tech | None |
HDR
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Other, Other |
| Screen Mirroring | No |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 10 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |
| Optical Audio | No |
| VESA Mount | 75mm x 75mm |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 48 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG LQ520S 24LQ520S-PU 23.6" | Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 75 | 85 | 99.5 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | HD | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | QD-Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | - | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG LQ520S 24LQ520S-PU 23.6" | 14.3 | 41.5 | 42.2 | 37.5 | 5.6 | 43.3 | 88.3 | 2.2 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA Compare | 85.6 | 99.5 | 85.2 | 88.9 | 99.6 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 84.5 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 77.4 | 97.1 | 91.8 | 80.3 | 94.8 | 93.1 | 82.4 | 79.2 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.9 | 98.3 | 95.9 | 95.3 | 94.8 | 86.7 | 77.5 | 98.8 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.9 | 88.6 | 97.6 | 93.8 | 77.3 | 89.5 | 88.3 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 77.4 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 59 | 84.6 | 89.5 | 94.6 | 36.5 |
Usage Scores
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